tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36136890.post6427800044859528596..comments2023-03-26T04:24:01.297-07:00Comments on Ponderings: The Mount Vernon StatementMike Rasberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10533219121002240868noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36136890.post-33905210610704673842010-02-17T15:40:59.334-08:002010-02-17T15:40:59.334-08:00Loren,
My concern is that we conservatives are o...Loren, <br /><br />My concern is that we conservatives are often guilty of providing great idea frameworks without the particulars. I can think of no conservative who who would disagee with "The Statement." But I know that most moderates and a large number of liberals would agree also. That is the vagueness issue for me.<br /><br />The Constitution has been handled by liberals in the same way the Bible was handled by liberals before the Conservative Resurgance in Southern Baptist life, i.e. haphazardly to meet their particular agenda.Mike Rasberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533219121002240868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36136890.post-90766181243977616662010-02-17T12:56:35.742-08:002010-02-17T12:56:35.742-08:00Hi Mike,
I agree that the statement is general an...Hi Mike,<br /><br />I agree that the statement is general and somewhat vague. Perhaps it was deliberately made that way to maximize the number of people who could (would) sign it.<br /><br />I would like to have seen some particulars in the following list:<br /><br />"A Constitutional conservatism based on first principles provides the framework for a consistent and meaningful policy agenda.<br /><br /> * It applies the principle of limited government based on the<br /> rule of law to every proposal." <b>How?</b><br /><br /> "* It honors the central place of individual liberty in American<br /> politics and life.<br /><br /> * It encourages free enterprise, the individual entrepreneur, and<br /> economic reforms grounded in market solutions." <b>Where does it do this? Is this 'activism' on their part?</b> <br /><br /> "* It supports America’s national interest in advancing freedom<br /> and opposing tyranny in the world and prudently considers what we can and should do to that<br /> end." <b>I didn't check either document, but where do they address foreign policy vis a vis what the US should do to advance freedom or oppose tyranny in other countries? I only recall statements regarding freedom for the colonies and citizens of the US.</b><br /><br /> "* It informs conservatism’s firm defense of family, neighborhood,<br /> community, and faith." <b>Again, where? I understand the 'faith' component because of the first amendment, but defense of family, neighborhood & community? I guess the second amendment would fit.</b><br /><br />Overall, it just doesn't pack much punch.Lorennoreply@blogger.com